Wednesday 24 February 2016

Today's Headlines: Apple boss hits back at FBI conduct, IMF warns global economy "vulnerable", Sharp accepts Foxconn takeover bid

New Europe migrant limits face scrutiny
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Today's Headlines February 24
Top News Stories
New Europe migrant limits face scrutiny
EU ministers prepare to meet in Brussels to discuss divisive new proposals to limit the influx of migrants.
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Apple boss hits back at FBI conduct
Apple boss Tim Cook hits back at the FBI over the handling of a court order to help unlock the iPhone of San Bernardino killer Syed Rizwan Farook.
Sydney Mardi Gras activists get apology
A formal apology is issued to activists who were beaten and arrested during Sydney's inaugural gay and lesbian Mardi Gras in 1978.
IMF warns global economy "vulnerable"
The IMF says the global economy has weakened further and warns it is "highly vulnerable to adverse shocks".
 
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Sharp accepts Foxconn takeover bid
Struggling Japanese electronics giant Sharp says it has accepted a multi-billion dollar takeover bid from Taiwan's Foxconn.
Sport
Dynamo Kiev 1-3 Manchester City
Manchester City take command of their Champions League last-16 tie against Dynamo Kiev with a first-leg win in Ukraine.
Changes have little effect - Hamilton
World champion Lewis Hamilton says proposed changes to Formula 1's qualifying format will not have much effect.
Changes have little effect - Hamilton
World champion Lewis Hamilton says proposed changes to Formula 1's qualifying format will not have much effect.
Top Videos
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VIDEO: Migrants stuck at Greek border crossing
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VIDEO: Boston robot fights against pushing
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VIDEO: Obama sings at Ray Charles event
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VIDEO: Smartphone fingerprint sensors fooled
Magazine
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Dolly's story
Attacked with acid at 12, now dreaming of becoming a doctor
Business
IMF warns global economy "vulnerable"
The IMF says the global economy has weakened further and warns it is "highly vulnerable to adverse shocks".
Crown's profits slide on China crackdown
Crown Resorts, Australia's biggest casino company with operations in China, sees its profits tumble as Beijing continues its crackdown on corruption.
 
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Technology
Apple boss hits back at FBI conduct
Apple boss Tim Cook hits back at the FBI over the handling of a court order to help unlock the iPhone of San Bernardino killer Syed Rizwan Farook.
How to hack the average home
Smart devices sitting on home networks are increasingly being targeted by cyber-thieves but how easy is it to crack one open?
Autos
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Bentley reveals the new Mulsanne
Extended Wheelbase model headlines a makeover of the marque's flagship saloon
 
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Driven: Aston Martin's £1.8m monster
Flame-spitting Vulcan is 'properly hardcore', reports Top Gear's Ollie Marriage
Capital
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Why you should start work at 10am
How to change your work schedule to make you feel less tired
 
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Why you should hire someone unusual
The best bosses hire differently from you. Who to hire instead
Culture
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How The X-Files changed television
It's been highly influential – was it also truly great?
 
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Nudity on stage: The naked truth
Why baring all is all the rage
Earth
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Blinking fireflies light up night sky
Watch as millions gather in the world's largest synchronised dance
 
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How do fish shoot arrows of water?
The missiles fired by archerfish pack their maximum punch on impact
Future
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Why do the British say 'sorry' so much?
Apologising frequently may have hidden benefits
 
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The photo that started the social web
Who are the people behind one of the web's most important images?
Travel
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A famous island nobody knows
"This country had touched my life without my ever knowing"
 
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Is NYC's most iconic sandwich – dying?
Saving this New York City staple saves the very culinary soul of the city
 
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